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Addressing Black Youth’s Self-Esteem Crisis is a powerful, absolute must-read for those who are raising, educating, counseling, or mentoring Black youth. It vividly illustrates the pervasive nature of the ongoing national self-esteem crisis among Black male and female youth, and identifies it as a major contributing factor to their overall academic and vocational under-achievement. Packed with real-life examples and historical references, it proves that this largely ignored crisis is intellectually paralyzing and behaviorally agitating vast numbers of Black students. It contains solution-oriented recommendations and activities for developing positive self-esteem and personal character in Black youth both in school and at home.